Effect of treatments given to the grain, on the growth of wheat roots under drought conditions

Abstract

The effect of pretreatments given to wheat grains which are supposed to increase drought resistance was studied in young plants under controlled conditions of water stress. In one of the two cultivars used, root growth was found to be significantly greater in plants from pretreated seeds, during and after a period of water stress.Under conditions of ample water availability, root growth was not influenced by the pretreatments.